How many low income apartments are in South Paris, ME?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in South Paris with approximately 227 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in South Paris?

Tenant-paid rents in South Paris's assisted buildings typically range from about $404 to $407 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in South Paris?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in South Paris?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Oxford County: about $989/mo for one-bedroom and $1,295/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Paris, ME

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Paris with roughly 227 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $404 to $407 per month.

assisted properties

227

subsidized units

$406

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in South Paris

Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Paris

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Buck Hill Apts I PB Section 8	40	$404	—
High Street LIHTC	32	—	—
Hill Street Commons Ii LIHTC	26	—	—
Hill Street Commons I LIHTC	25	—	—
South Paris Apts LIHTC	25	—	—
Buck Hill Apts Ii PB Section 8	24	$407	—
Scattered Site Special Needs Housing LIHTC	19	—	—
Fox School LIHTC	12	—	—
Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
Strawberry Bluff PB Section 8	8	—	—
Stony Brook Housing §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in South Paris (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Buck Hill Apts I PB Section 8	40	$404	—
Buck Hill Apts Ii PB Section 8	24	$407	—
Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
Strawberry Bluff PB Section 8	8	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South Paris

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
High Street LIHTC	32	—	—
Hill Street Commons Ii LIHTC	26	—	—
Hill Street Commons I LIHTC	25	—	—
South Paris Apts LIHTC	25	—	—
Scattered Site Special Needs Housing LIHTC	19	—	—
Fox School LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Oxford County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Oxford County: studio $893, 1-BR $989, 2-BR $1,295, 3-BR $1,801, 4-BR $2,172.

Full FMR table for Oxford County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in South Paris

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.